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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.22, 8,981.64 and 2,289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.22, 8,981.64 and 2,289.62 is: 3,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.22 : 8,981.64 = 2,289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.22/8,981.64 = 2,289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.22x = 8,981.64 × 2,289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.22x = 20,564,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,564,542.58/5,989.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.59

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